Top Rankings
Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 432 students in Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
432 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
57%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
28%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,347
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,220
$17,693
Best Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District is ranked #136 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District?
57% of Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,220 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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